Senior MPM - Material Program Manager

About the role

The Senior Program Manager Supply Chain has a heavy emphasis on working with program management, engineering, supply chain and key suppliers in sourcing and execution of all orders for specific programs. This individual must understand program-level schedule, cost, and business requirements, integrate into a cohesive direction for material planning and supply chain functions, and ensure timely and high-integrity proposals and planning of materials. The role requires understanding critical aspects of production material demand planning and scheduling, as well as experience in the overall proposal and procurement process in a DoD environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member or leader on bid and proposal activities; ensure RFP requirements are met in bid and proposal preparation and documentation for existing customers.
• Actively seek new business opportunities in coordination with Business Development.
• Represent management at program reviews, meetings, seminars, etc.
• Prepare for and participate in contract/subcontract negotiations while ensuring adherence to government regulatory guidance.
• Allocate and control contract budgets for labor, material, travel, and purchased services; regularly report program status to senior management.
• Formally identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program life cycle.
• Obtain management approval before making decisions that could deteriorate established program, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Ensure overall execution of material on schedule and on budget for a business area; collaborate on various tasks with multiple project teams.
• Notify and seek senior management assistance in resolving schedule and budget problems as they arise; develop and implement corrective action plans when deviations are evident.
• Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis and present findings to senior management (e.g., earned value management system).
• Serve as the primary interface with the customer on all matters involving contract execution; coordinate with other departments on resolution of contractual problems.
• Coordinate with Contracts Administration on issues related to contract requirements, changes, and interpretations; ensure contract requirements are executed in accordance with federal acquisition regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or Business degree preferred.
• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment, including proposal development, requirements decomposition, generation of system and subsystem statements of work and subcontracts, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts such as cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; familiarity with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis.
• Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage aerospace/defense programs as a prime or subcontractor to domestic or foreign military organizations.
• Program Management certification preferred (e.g., PMP or DAU).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position requires an active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with the 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.